Urgent Bite 200 – CARM
We should be reporting suspected medication-induced anaphylaxis to CARM. Likewise, remember to report cases of ACE-induced angioedema.
Urgent Bite 199 – What is AUVP?
Words change but conditions stay the same.
Urgent Bite 198 – Thinking about Exostoses of the Ear
Whether an incidental finding or related to a presenting issue, advising a surfer about preventing exostosis progression is important in urgent care.
Urgent Bite 197 – Subungual Melanoma
Whether reviewing a possible subungual haematoma or an opportunistic finding, urgent care clinicians need to be aware of subungual melanoma.
Urgent Bite 196 – Foot Drop
We should always observe our patient’s gait and make sure to look our for a foot drop.
Urgent Bite 195 – The Zurich Tongue Scheme
The Zurich Tongue Scheme may help you in assessing tongue lacerations in kids.
Urgent Bite 194 – Achenbach Syndrome
What would you think if a patient presents with a spontaneously bruised digit?
Urgent Bite 193 -Feline therapy and take home information
It is important to remember our role in recommending simple measures to help our patients and it is worth thinking about the power of take-home information that details the advice you have given.
Urgent Bite 192 – Urinary Alkalinisers and Antibiotics
Urinary alkalinisers can reduce the effectiveness of certain antibiotics
Talking the Jump Test for Appendicitis with Dr David Sorrell
Dave has used this test for years to help with his diagnosis, so he was relieved to find a paper that supported its use.